Saturday, June 20, 2020

Aspirin reduces hereditary colorectal cancer risk

Aspirin reduces colorectal cancer risk by half in individuals at high genetic risk. Preventive efficacy  is prolonged for 10-20 years after treatment with aspirin.

Long-term results of an international multi-center trial CAPP2 showed that 600 mg of aspirin daily reduced colorectal cancer risk by half compared to those on placebo. Eight hundred and sixty-one genetically susceptible patients were randomized to have either aspirin or placebo for 2-4 years and followed up for 10-20 years. Of those on aspirin, 40 had colorectal cancer, while 58 of those on placebo got colorectal cancer during follow-up.

The results are statistically interpreted that aspirin reduced the risk by about 50%, and the efficacy lasted for 10-20 years after taking the medication."
Professor Jukka-Pekka Mecklin from the University of Jyväskylä and Central Finland Hospital District

The finding is similar to what has been observed after large cardiovascular studies performed in general population previously.

Tens of thousands of patients had aspirin in placebo-controlled trials to prevent cardiovascular events. After reviewing the data afterwards, those on aspirin had significantly less colorectal cancer than those on placebo, says Mecklin.

Lynch Syndrome causes an increased lifetime risk of multiple cancers

The participants of the current study were identified carriers of Lynch Syndrome. They carry a gene that causes a defect in DNA mismatch repair. Lynch syndrome is the most common predisposition for cancer, the prevalence of which is 1:250 in general population. Most are unaware of their genetic condition.

-Lynch Syndrome gene have often cancer at young age, most often in bowel, womb, bladder, ureter or biliary tract. Genetic testing is beneficial to provide surveillance and targeted prevention to those at risk. If there are multiple cancer in the family at relatively young age (50-60 years), or some individuals have had several cancer in these organs, the relatives should seek for genetic counseling, Mecklin advises.

High doses of aspirin may cause bleeding and gastric ulcer, which the reason the CAPP research group is currently conducting another study with three different doses (100, 300 and 600 mg daily).

The results were published in a distinguished medical journal The Lancet. From Finland, 149 participants, and researchers from Central Finland Central Hospital, University of Jyväskylä, HUS and University of Helsinki, contributed to the study.
 
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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Human body resists antibiotics that treat harmful bacteria for stomach condition

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to survive exposure to medications designed to kill or halt their growth. It is one of the greatest threats to global health today, causing more than 750,000 deaths every year and, without urgent action, this number is expected to rise dramatically in the future.

The research was presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019.

The study analysed 1,232 patients from 18 countries across Europe, investigated resistance to antibiotics regularly taken for ‘helicobacter pylori’ (H. pylori) infection, a harmful bacterium associated with gastric ulcer, lymphoma, and gastric cancer.

Presenting the study, lead researcher Prof Francis Megraud explained: ” ‘H pylori infection is already a complex condition to treat, requiring a combination of medications. With resistance rates to commonly used antibiotics such as clarithromycin increasing at an alarming rate of nearly one per cent per year, treatment options for ‘H pylori’ will become progressively limited and ineffective if novel treatment strategies remain undeveloped.”

‘H pylori’ is one of the most common bacterial infections in humans and is estimated to be present in one-half of the world’s population. ‘H pylori’ leads to inflammation of the stomach lining, namely gastritis, which can result in peptic ulcers.

Underlining the severity of the situation, in 2017, the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified clarithromycin-resistant ‘H pylori’ as a high priority bacterium for antibiotic research and development.

The survey also found that the rates of primary clarithromycin resistance in ‘H pylori’ were highest in southern Italy (39.9 per cent), Croatia (34.6 per cent) and Greece (30 per cent), aligning with previous reports that predict that both Italy and Greece will have the highest number of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance amongst EU members by 20507.

The high levels of resistance exhibited in these countries have been attributed to the overconsumption of antibiotics for conditions including cold and flu, and a lack of institutional support for antibiotic resistance containment strategies.

“The findings of this study are certainly concerning, as ‘H pylori’ is the main cause of peptic disease and gastric cancer,” commented Mario Dinis-Ribeiro, president of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. “The increasing resistance of ‘H pylori’ to a number of commonly-used antibiotics may jeopardise prevention strategies.



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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Egg Shell - 5 Reasons To Have It Daily!

There is no doubt about the fact that eggs are one of the most nutritious and healthy food items known to us. All over the world people include eggs as a part of their healthy breakfast diet. But, surprisingly, just like eggs, eggshells come with various nutrients too and have an array of health benefits to offer. Though, the majority of people tend to dispose of the eggshells once the edible parts are taken, just as the egg yolk or egg white, egg shells can be consumed too.
Let’s have a look at some of the major health benefits of having eggshells -
  1. Ensure overall good health - Studies have shown that the best way of consuming eggshells is in the form of powder. And by regularly adding this powder to the various foods one takes, he or she can easily safeguard their overall physical well-being. While the hyaluronic acid present in the eggshells can make your skin glow, the other elements of the eggshells like chondroitin , collagen, and glycosamine help in alleviating joint pains and stiffness.
     
  2. Eliminate toxic components - When it comes to cleansing the blood or eliminating harmful toxic components from it, eggshell powder can be a great solution. By having at least three glasses of eggshell powder and water mixture every day, one can effectively remove the toxic agents from the body.
     
  3. Treat thyroid glands too - You can prepare a home remedy for thyroid problems by crushing eggshells, adding lemon juice to it, storing it in the refrigerator for at least 7 days and have 1 teaspoon of it, mixed with honey, every day in an empty stomach.
     
  4. Offer a cure to gastric ulcer - When it comes to the most effective natural remedies for curing gastric ulcer, the use of eggshells is of great importance. The vital nutrients that the eggshells possess make them ideal for gastric ulcer conditions. A mixture of softened eggshell powder and hot milk can cure ulcer or gastritis when taken regularly.
     
  5. Make the bones strong - Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body, to keep the bones strong and healthy, meeting the daily calcium requirement of the body becomes essential. Eggshells being among the richest sources of calcium found, including this source of pure calcium helps in making the bones stronger. Consisting of 95% calcium, the eggshells also promote healthy teeth.
As it can be observed, eggshells do have a significant nutritional worth in the maintenance of good health. Therefore, utilizing the eggshells for making a smooth eggshell powder instead of throwing them in the bins, and adding the powder to the diet certainly offers enough potential for steady maintenance of one's health.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Dyspepsia - Ways That Can Help You Diagnose It

Proper digestion and absorption of food is very important to lead a healthy life. Digestion is an extremely intricate process and involves many organs. Impairment in any of the organs can hamper the digestive process, leading to a very common condition called dyspepsia. It is caused by malfunction of one of the muscular organs along the digestive tract including esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines and colon.

Causes: While dyspepsia is more of a symptom, there are various reasons that lead to it including gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, infections, motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cancers of the digestive tract or any other abnormality in the digestive tract.

Evaluation: When a patient has chronic dyspepsia or indigestion, the first thing to do is a thorough evaluation to find out the underlying cause. As noted above, there are functional and nonfunctional causes leading to dyspepsia. While gastric ulcers or polyps are visible during an endoscopy, conditions like gastritis and malignancy can only be diagnosed under microscopic examinations.

Some of the tests that are used for evaluation of the cause of dyspepsia include:
1. X-ray: Any growth would be visible on an x-ray and further testing can then be done to confirm the exact nature of it.
2. Endoscopy: This will allow the doctor to see the actual digestive tract and identify any structural abnormalities or growth.
3. Colonoscopy: If the problem is suspected to be in the lower gastrointestinal tract, then a colonoscopy may be indicated.
4. Gastric emptying study: This study can also reveal the abnormalities in the digestive tract
5. Culture: Dyspepsia caused by Helicobacter pylori can be diagnosed through cultures of the stomach contents.

Treatment: The treatment of dyspepsia is quite complicated and cannot be clearly outlined , given the various conditions that it is associated with. Even specific foods can induce indigestion in some people. Therefore, a multipronged approach is required to treat dyspepsia.

Education: The affected person should be educated about the non-life-threatening nature of the problem and its chronicity. Some of the drugs used in treatment of dyspepsia include:
1. Proton pump inhibitors: These reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach and thereby help in relieving symptoms.
2. Promotility drugs: They improve the movement of the muscles in the intestinal tract and are used in managing dyspepsia.
3. Antibiotics: If an infection is suspected, antibiotics are effective.
4. Smooth muscle relaxants: Drugs like hyoscyamine and methscopolamine have been shown to provide relief in some patients.
5. Psychotropic drugs: Anxiety and depression are frequently seen in people with dyspepsia, and managing these can help reduce the dyspepsia.

As noted, the causes, symptoms, and management are very specific to individuals and need to be managed by the doctor.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF EGG SHELLS !

We all know that eggs are one of the best sources of protein and its protein is used as base to measure protein in other foods. We normally eat the contents of the eggs- that is egg-white and egg-yolk and discard the egg-shells without knowing its amazing benefits. 

The nutrition contents of egg shell-  
Calcium: The egg shells are among the most calcium-rich ingredients of the World. In fact, around 90% of the shell is constituted of calcium. 
Minerals: You have plenty of minerals in the shells such as phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, silicon, iron and potassium, etc. 
Amino acids: There are key amino acids in the egg shells like cysteine, methionine, and lysine, etc, which are crucial to health.

Health benefits of egg-shells

1.Egg Shells Reduce Joint Pains

When you are looking to alleviate joint pains, the remedy based on egg shells will be of great help to you. These shells include many key elements like collagen and chondroitin, which have a soothing effect on the joints. Go for the awesome remedy today!
Things you need:
  • Eggshell- 1
  • Apple cider vinegar- 2 glasses
  • Glass jar- 1
Things you need to do: 
  1. Take 1 egg shell and break it into small pieces.
  2. Put the egg shell pieces in a glass jar.
  3. Now take 2 glasses of apple cider vinegar.
  4. Pour the vinegar into the glass jar.
  5. Tightly close the jar.
  6. Wait for around 2 days so that the egg shell pieces can melt in the vinegar.
  7. Then take about 2 tbsp of this solution and gently massage on the affected sites.
  8. Repeat that 2-3 times daily and you will soon experience relief.
  9. The solution in this glass jar will be intact for several months.

2.Improved Complexion with Egg Shell Face Mask

Is there any real to go for regular cosmetics to improve facial complexion? Your answer to that will be an emphatic “No!” once you start to use the egg shell face mask! The abundant quantity of calcium that you get in the shells will do the job for you!
Want to know more about this face mask? Just read on!
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 2
  • Egg white- 1
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 2 egg shells and 1 egg white.
  2. Combine both these ingredients together.
  3. Mix them well.
  4. Now spread the mixture on the face.
  5. Allow the mixture to dry down fully.
  6. Then wash the face using lukewarm water.
  7. Repeat this regularly to enhance the complexion.
  8. This remedy is also good for the overall health of your skin.

3.Egg Shell Powder for Good Health

Regular intake of egg shell powder is very good for your general health. These shells, along with calcium, also contain hyaluronic acid and glucosamine, which safeguard your physical well-being. Here, you will read about how to make the powder and consume it.
Make this ingredient an element of your daily life and you yourself will notice the improvement in your health!
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 5
  • Water- 1 bowl
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 5 egg shells and 1 bowl of water.
  2. Put the eggshells in this water.
  3. Boil the water for roughly 5 minutes to kill the bacteria.
  4. Make sure that the shells are completely immersed in water.
  5. Now heat the microwave up to about 200 degrees.
  6. Bake the boiled shells in the oven for around 20 minutes till they become crispy.
  7. Then take out the shells and grind them into a fine powder.
  8. Just add the egg shell powder in smoothies/oats and consume it.

4.Toothpaste from Egg Shells

You can indeed make your own toothpaste from the egg shells! And, this excellent toothpaste contributes to your dental health in no uncertain terms, thanks to minerals found in the shells. Continue reading about the way in which you can make it!
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 10
  • Water- 1 bowl
  • Baking soda- 1 tbsp
  • Coconut oil- 2 tbsp
  • Jar- 1
Things you need to do:  
  1. Take 10 egg shells.
  2. Put them in 1 bowl of water.
  3. Boil the water fully.
  4. Then take out the shells and dry them for few hours.
  5. Grind them into a fine powder.
  6. Now add 1 tbsp of baking soda and 2 tbsp of coconut oil in the powder.
  7. Mix them thoroughly till you get the required consistency.
  8. Store the preparation in a jar and use it daily just like the regular toothpaste.

5.Blend of Egg Shell Powder and Lemon

You will now get to know about the blend of egg shell powder and lemon juice, which is of immense help to keep you healthy. Here, the lemon will perfectly complement the shell to make sure that you will be in good health for a very long time.
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 2
  • Lemon- 1
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 2 egg shells and 1 lemon.
  2. Grind the eggshells into a fine powder.
  3. Now extract the juice of the lemon.
  4. Combine both these ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Mix them well and you will notice bubbles.
  6. Allow the mixture to be undisturbed for around 6 hours, at room temperature.
  7. Then take 1 tbsp of the mixture and directly consume it at during mealtime.
  8. Immediately drink plenty of water.
  9. Repeat this with every meal of the day.
  10. Use the egg shells in this way regularly and you can forget about ill-health.

6.Egg Shells as Blood Cleansers

An elaboration on the health benefits of egg shells will be incomplete if a mention is not made of their role as blood cleansers. Here, the calcium and other minerals in the shells will come to your rescue!
How to use them for this purpose? Well, that is what you are now going to read.
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 5
  • Water- 2 bowls
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 5 egg shells and crush them into small pieces.
  2. Put these pieces in 2 bowls of water.
  3. Now refrigerate this water for 1week.
  4. Then start to drink this water exactly like normal drinking water.
  5. Make sure that you have at least 3 glasses of this mixture every day.
  6. Then you can rest assured that your blood has been purified.

7.Egg Shells for the Health of Your Thyroid Gland

The numerous beneficial properties of eggshells include their ability to further the health of your thyroid gland, as well.
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 10
  • Lemons- 3
  • Rakia- ½ bowl
  • Honey- ½ bowl
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 10 egg shells and break them into tiny pieces.
  2. Now take 3 lemons and squeeze out the juice from them.
  3. Pour the lemon juice on the egg shell pieces.
  4. Store this mixture in your refrigerator for about 7 days.
  5. Then take out the mixture from the fridge.
  6. Strain it and add ½ bowl each of rakia and honey in it.
  7. Leave the preparation undisturbed for 1 week.
  8. Now begin to use it.
  9. Take 1 tsp of the mixture after every meal of the day.

8.Egg Shells Cure Gastric Ulcers

Egg shells denote as being among the best natural remedies to cure gastric ulcers. Here, you can safely depend on the vital nutrients that are there in these shells and, you will not be disappointed. This is one of the most recommended health benefits of egg shells.
Things you need:
  • Egg shells- 5
  • Lemon juice- 2 tbsp
  • Hot milk- 2 cups
Things you need to do:
  1. Take 5 egg shells and crush them into pieces.
  2. Then put 2 tbsp of lemon juice on these shell pieces.
  3. Wait for the shells to become soft.
  4. Now take 2 cups of hot milk add it to the shells.
  5. Mix it properly.
  6. Have 1 tsp of this mixture soon on waking up in the morning and before you consume anything else.
  7. Take 1 tsp of the preparation again at bedtime.
  8. Repeat that daily to get rid of gastric ulcers.
You now possess complete information on the health benefits of egg shells. Start to use them immediately and your health will steadily improve. Your comments on how this article has helped you are welcome.

9.  Relieve dry, peeling cuticles
Is the skin around your fingernails dry and peeling? The remedy: Break off a couple pieces of eggshell with the membrane attached. Then tape the shells, membrane side down, to problem areas until the shells begin to feel dry. Eggshell membranes contain healing nutrients like hyaluronan, so your rough, peeling cuticles will be healthy and soft by the next day.
 
10.Dry Skin Treatment The membrane in egg shells is believed to be treating dry skin very well. Simply place the membrane on the skin where it feels dry and leave it there until the membrane dries out. It’s also supposed to help with healing small skin cuts. 

CAUTION
The key to eating egg shells and other calcium      rich foods is moderation. Egg shells are extremely high in calcium so it’s definitely not recommended to start eating egg shells as if your life depends on it because that obviously won’t do you any good. Too much calcium can actually be harmful to your body. 
Adding small doses of crushed egg shells to healthy smoothies instead of taking calcium supplements. Egg shells provide natural calcium so for me to re-use egg shells that I would otherwise throw in the bin is a logical choice.



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